Let’s not be lackadaisical about our Children’s Biblical Education
As a teacher and/or parent, you are a difference-maker for all of eternity. Teaching kids reading, writing, and arithmetic is absolutely necessary. I send my kids to school every day because they need to learn secular education to be able to “make it” in life. Our society spends an enormous amount of time and energy and cold hard cash on educating the next generation (Judges 2:10).
While it’s essential and absolutely necessary to educate ourselves in the ways of the world, let’s remember that teaching our kids the ways of the Lord is so much more important. We make sure to get our kids to school on time and that they have their homework completed and ready to turn in. Isn’t it funny how we will ask about grades and make sure that they are meeting all the standards for their grade level, but we are sometimes lackadaisical about Bible class? Well, it’s not really funny. But it does need to change and change quickly. It all starts with parents and teachers having the right attitude about Bible class and then reinforced by the leadership of elders, teachers, youth ministers, and preachers of the church.
Let’s stop being so casual about attending and teaching Bible classes. We need people to step up and we need people that are willing to be dedicated to teaching and learning the words of eternal life! If your child is enjoying the benefits of Bible class, let me encourage you to step up and give back by teaching in the Children’s Biblical Education Program.
The Children’s Biblical Education Ministry one of the most important ministries and it needs your involvement.
Are we too lackadaisical about Bible class? Yes, we have been in the past, but we are going to do better, right?
Make the commitment to be here bring your kids and attend the adult Bible classes too. Just watch how we will grow together! You’ll be glad you did!
For the Lord,
Alexander Mills
(Youth & Family Involvement Minister)
Thank you for being a teacher here at NHCOC. This wonderful program would not work without good teachers like you!
There are a few things we do expect from our teachers:
- Arrive in the classroom early to be ready to receive children and begin your class on time. (Ideally 10 to 15 minutes before class)
- Faithfully prepare each week to teach these precious children.
- Keep your classroom clean and organized for the next teacher and students
- Keep the Teacher Work Room clean and organized.
- If age appropriate please remain in classroom until all children are picked up by parents.
The Classroom Coordinator (See Below) will arrange for you to pick up your tub of material for the quarter well in advance for you to make preparations for your first class before the quarter begins in which you are teacher (Usually, a few weeks before).
Look for your name on a sticky note on the tub for the class and quarter you are teaching. You will either be a Sunday morning or Wednesday night teacher and the tubs are marked accordingly.
The material is designed to allow you as the teacher to concentrate on preparing and presenting the lesson each week. The classroom coordinator is there to help you. Contact them for any questions you have. You will want to talk with your coordinator to plan the classroom but the coordinator is ultimately responsible in making sure that all material is ready to be used. This allows you as the teacher the time to study and know your bible lesson.
Quarters all always begin on the FIRST SUNDAY of the months of MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, & DECEMBER. The Wednesday classes will begin on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of those same months. Everything for the entire quarter needs to be up and ready to be used by the morning of the FIRST SUNDAY. Please let us know if there are any materials/supplies needed for the classroom or in the Teacher Work Room.
Thank you again for your willingness to teach our children God’s word!
Below are the Classroom Coordinators for each age group and their contact information:
| Classroom Coordinators | Age/Grade Level | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Taylor | Cradle Roll & 1& 2yr olds | (870) 613-2518 |
| Marcy Foster | 3 & 4yr olds | (870) 307-5540 |
| Kayla Newcomer | Kindergarten | (501) 617-6988 |
| Lauren Martin | 1st & 2nd grade | (501) 238-0213 |
| Sarah Schatzley | 3rd & 4th Grade | (870) 834-5005 |
| Kira Mills | 5th & 6th Grade | (501) 314-9456 |